Truth, democracy prevailed on Nov. 6

On Nov. 6, the biggest winner in the U.S. was democracy. It stood firm and tall. It refused to succumb to the monetary attacks from the Citizens United decree. It would not yield to voter suppression attempts. It looked squarely at voter intimidation and stared it down. Democracy would not let GOP dishonesty, in its callous campaign, turn it aside.

I do not subscribe to the “my country, right or wrong” notion. I question my government’s decisions and urge all, regardless of political party, to do the same. It’s called having a voice.

However, on election night, I was thrilled to be a U.S. citizen and immensely proud of my compatriots across America who held fast to their rights. They did not allow our democracy or our Constitution to be diminished.

To quote the Buddha, “There are three things that cannot long be hidden — the sun, the moon and the truth.” And, surely, truth prevailed.